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Spirit of Navratri in New Jersey

Last updated on: October 11, 2010 08:48 IST

The spirit of Navratri knows no borders.

Navratri is one of the most important Hindu religious festivals.

The nine nights of Navratri are spent offering puja to three main goddesses -- Parvati, Lakshmi and Saraswati.

The Indian American community in New Jersey, US, too has been celebrating the festival with fervour since October 8.

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Prayers, music and garba in New Jersey

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Hundreds of Indian Americans turned up at the at Garden State Exhibit Centre in Somerset to take part in the Navratri celebrations
 

Prayers, music and garba in New Jersey

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An Indian American does the garba
 

Prayers, music and garba in New Jersey

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A couple plays dandiya during the Navratri celebrations on October 10
 

Prayers, music and garba in New Jersey

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A couple in traditional attire takes part in the Navratri celebrations
 

Prayers, music and garba in New Jersey

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NJ.com quoted 20-year-old Hetal Patel as saying, 'It was a big chance for me. Being old enough now to realize where you come from and what your background is; that means a lot.'
 

Prayers, music and garba in New Jersey

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In years past, teenagers have joined in celebrations with older generations wearing traditional garb
 

Prayers, music and garba in New Jersey

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Singer Devang Patel kept the celebrations going
 

Prayers, music and garba in New Jersey

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Even Americans took part in the colourful Navratri celebrations
 

Prayers, music and garba in New Jersey

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Young Indian American children take part in prayers
 

Prayers, music and garba in New Jersey

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An indian American family offers prayers to Goddess Durga
 

Prayers, music and garba in New Jersey

Last updated on: October 11, 2010 08:48 IST
Young couples in traditional attire participate in the Navratri celebrations